Beyond the Pathogen: Social and Behavioral Aspects of COVID‐19. Issue 3 (21st July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lupia, Arthur
• Other Names: McNeely Connie L. guestEditor.; Schintler Laurie A. guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: World medical & health policy. Volume 12:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 228
• Page End: 232
• Publication Date: 2020-07-21
• Subjects: behavioral science -- COVID‐19 -- social science; Medical policy -- Periodicals; 362.1
• DOI: 10.1002/wmh3.349
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2153-2028

Abstract

Abstract : COVID‐19 presents an existential challenge for millions of people and a generational challenge for the globe. Scientific research is the primary vehicle in humanity's attempts to understand the virus and mitigate its effects. Research on the pathogen is critically important. At the same time, COVID‐19's consequences are due to more than the pathogen. Social and behavioral science research is essential in understanding how to achieve the highest possible health and safety levels, and how to preserve and improve quality of life, within complex and interdependent societies. This article describes the social sciences' role in this challenge and offers examples of its insights.